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Christine Webber Speaks on Impact of AI-Driven Employment Decisions

Practising Law Institute

October 6, 2026

Christine Webber, co-chair of our Civil Rights & Employment practice, has been invited to speak at the Employment Law Institute at the Practising Law Institute in New York October 5 to 6, 2026.    

Christine’s panel, “Legal and Practical Considerations for Using AI in the Workplace,” will take place on October 6, 2026 at 3:00 pm EDT. This session will examine how artificial intelligence tools are increasingly being used by employers to make employment-related decisions, including hiring, performance monitoring, scheduling, and employee management, the evolving legal landscape governing workplace automation, and legal and ethical risks. Panelists will discuss:

  • AI applications in the workplace 
  • Legal and regulatory risks 
  • Spotting algorithmic bias and discrimination 
  • Navigating data privacy and disclosure obligations 
  • Identifying and addressing ethical risks of using AI, including AI hallucinations and confidentiality/privilege issues 
  • Implementing practical governance and compliance strategies 

Speakers:  

  • Marisa Sternstein, Dentsu 
  • Christine E. Webber, Cohen Milstein Seller & Toll
  • Christopher B. Wilkinson, Ashurst Perkins Coie 

Attorneys who attend the two-day program can receive up to 15 CLE credits.

Read more and register for the Employment Law Institute